Ludford Close is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7SD is located in the Crackley & Red Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ludford Close, Newcastle, ST5 7SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7SE, ST5 7SB, ST5 7UE, ST5 7UD, ST5 7SF, ST5 7AB, ST5 7SW, ST5 7AD, ST5 7SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 7SD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST5 7SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 29.1% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 59.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 46.4% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ST5 7SD this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 15.1% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 22.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 33.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludford Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludford Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Ludford Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2024-06-28 | £346,241 |
| 29 Ludford Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-06-07 | £288,182 |
| 4 Ludford Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-09-29 | £297,783 |
| 11 Ludford Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-08-26 | £251,236 |
| 17 Ludford Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-25 | £382,371 |
ST5 7SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Primary School Kingsley Road , Talke Pits ST7 1RA | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOLLY POTTERS | Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank | 219 yd | |
| THE CROWN | Talke Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERHAYES FISH BAR | Unit 1, Waterhays Local Centre, Barbridge Road | 124 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Street Community Centre TALKE ROAD | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.